Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Merrell, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · N Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1720049182
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2880 Tricom St
N Charleston, SC 294069171
(843) 797-5050
fax (843) 797-5050

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #29668

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720049182. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,910
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$469,786
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 698 401 $114
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 526 312 $12
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 408 308 $126
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 298 223 $81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 258 171 $8
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 244 188 $12
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 177 128 $269
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 174 131 $100
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level 171 142 $49
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 162 112 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 46× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,133
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 12 $1,114.93
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC 1 $17.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,133

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,657
Patients
462
Total drug cost
$52,821
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 513 115 $12,192
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 394 76 $12,545
Diazepam Generic 112 72 $180
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 92 15 $2,792
Gabapentin Generic 88 40 $1,119
Pregabalin Generic 78 31 $1,434
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 65 15 $1,351
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 60 24 $756
Tramadol Hcl Generic 50 23 $418
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 45 22 $393

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Merrell's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Merrell practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in N Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Merrell practice?
Dr. Christopher Merrell practices at 2880 Tricom St, N Charleston, SC 294069171. Office phone: 8437975050.
What is Dr. Christopher Merrell's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Merrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720049182, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Merrell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Merrell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Merrell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS 64483). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.